Obituaries

Feb 21, 2018

Bob passed away on February 19, 2018 in Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands. He traveled there to encourage those he had previously taught and bring them more materials. He was faithful to the end carrying out the work God had called him to. While taking some time to relax in the water, which was also something he really enjoyed, he...

Feb 16, 2018

Born September 6, 1980, Berth County, Ontario Died February 16, 2018, Calgary, Alberta Earl is survived by his parents John and Elizabeth, sisters Fannie, Mary (Sam Lee), Nancy (David Troyer), Rachel, brothers Enos, Aaron, Irvin and Ammon. He is predeceased by his twin brothers Jacob and Joseph, brother Melvin, sister Rebecca, Grandparents Ruly and Katie Streicher and Enos and Mary...

Feb 6, 2018

Amelia Metzger (nee: Helm) passed away on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018, in Linden, Alberta. Born March 14, 1922, in Calgary, Alberta, she was the daughter of the late Johannes Helm and Katharina Elizabeth Helm (nee: Konshuh). She is survived by three sons: Monty (Lucille), Richard (Carole), Ronald (Wendy), and one daughter Pamela. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Debbie,...

Feb 5, 2018

Cornelius (Neil) was born at Leinen, Saskatchewan into a Christian family. His father was a minister, and every morning at the breakfast table, the family would read a portion of the Bible and he would pray. In the evenings, his dad would read another portion of Scripture and the whole family would get down on their knees, each one praying...

Jan 27, 2018

Vera Mary Toews passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Care Centre on the night of January 27, 2018. She was 89 years. Vera was born to John and Mary Boese on November 19, 1928 on a farm near Linden, Alberta. She was the third of five children, the fifth being born after her dad died in a farming accident...

Jan 21, 2018

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather (Opa), was gloriously ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 21, 2018 at the Three Hills Long Term Care Facility after suffering a severe stroke in April 2015. His family and friends here mourn for him but we rejoice, for he is fully enjoying Heaven, 'what eye hath...

Jan 20, 2018

Jan 16, 2018

Erna (Friesen) Klassen was born October 6, 1928 in Rosenort, Manitoba to David and Katherine Friesen. She was the oldest of six children. Her beloved father died when she was 10 and she felt his loss keenly. When Grandma remarried Peter B. Dueck, 4 more sons were born who brought much joy and laughter to the family. Mom was baptized...

Jan 15, 2018

Jan 13, 2018

Memorial Service 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 30, 2018 West Zion Mennnonite Church 2155 Township Rd 304 #10 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada T0M 0N0

Jan 7, 2018

Frances Rose McCulloch, age 100, died peacefully on January 7, 2018 surrounded by family at Villa Marie, Red Deer. Frances was born in Acme, Alberta on February 24, 1917, daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Kate) Wheeler. Frances lived the first 86 years of her life in Acme and married Hugh McCulloch in 1939. They were together for 55...

Dec 26, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Elaine Velma Faris Tupper was born May 15, 1937 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, to Joe and Edith Faris. In the War years Joe entered the Airforce and worked on the Alaska Highway. When a move west became necessary for baby Rods health, the whole family traveled in Old Faithful, Joes gravel truck. They took a year (mid-45 to mid-46), travelling...

Dec 15, 2017

John Twining Tupper was born in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, September 9, 1929. He attended a one-room school house, but by grade 7 his dad thought hed had enough education and John began helping in the orchard and cutting wood. It was his dad who started John carving – a lifelong interest. In 1954 John and his friend Bob...

Nov 28, 2017

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Fred, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty, and children Carol, Curt, Bev, Fred, Sherry & Lori, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter Diane, and two grandsons. At Freds request there will be no funeral.

Nov 28, 2017

Clara Isaac Toews was born to Abraham and Edna Boese Isaac on July 6, 1928, at Swalwell, Alberta. She quietly slipped away on November 28, 2017, at Westview Care Community, Linden, Alberta, reaching the age of 89 years. Her death was due to complications of old age. Mom grew up on the family farm just north of the Linden church....

Nov 25, 2017

BOAKE – Lily Boake (nee Wainwright) passed away on November 25, 2015 at the age 94. Lil was born on March 15, 1923 at Milo Alberta. She was the youngest of 4 children born to George and Elizabeth Wainwright. Lil married Melvin Reese (Bud) Boake on June 11, 1949. They had four children Lynn (Lew) Patterson of Whitefish Montana, Edward...

Nov 21, 2017

Susan Nickel was born on October 30, 1917 @ Lowe Farm, Man. She married John Harder in 1935 and together they had three sons, Calvin, Irvin & Lloyd]. Susan worked along side John in many business ventures they took on. They moved to Linden in 1959 where they bought Maple Leaf Supply which was a combination coffee shop & grocery...

Nov 16, 2017

Michael Victor Moran passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the age of 99 years. Victor was born in Trochu, the third of 6 children born to William and Clara Moran. He attended the Hogadone one room School and the Trochu School. At the age of 9, Victor contracted Polio requiring him to...